by Simplified Financial | Mar 31, 2025
The deadline for filing your 2024 income tax return is April 30, 2025. Stay informed about the latest tax changes and benefits available to maximize your savings and ensure compliance. This guide outlines the key updates and important deductions and credits separated...
by Simplified Financial | Mar 12, 2025
On March 12, the Bank of Canada announced another reduction in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down to 2.75%. This decision comes as the Canadian economy faces ongoing pressures, including uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, slower job growth, and...
by Simplified Financial | Feb 28, 2025
When investing, understanding the tax treatment of different types of income is key to maximizing your returns. The three main types of investment income—Interest, Dividends, and Capital Gains—each have unique tax rules that can significantly affect your after-tax...
by Simplified Financial | Jan 31, 2025
When looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. To assist you in understanding the distinctions, we will compare the following:The differences in...
by Simplified Financial | Jul 31, 2024
Although the government doesn’t provide any financial incentives like in Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) or Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), non- registered savings plan make sense if you’re looking for...
by Simplified Financial | May 31, 2024
The Five Steps to Investment PlanningFor a long time, there were limited options for most investors. But now, there are hundreds of investments for investors to choose. However, this amount of choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately, an investment advisor can help you...
